Sometimes you just have to pick your feet up and take that leap...and hope for the best.
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A few years ago, our family took a leap...we sold our gorgeous property and home, packed up everything we owned that we didn't sell, said goodbye to our family and friends, and took a giant leap of faith. I'd be lying if I said there weren't days I regretted that decision...when I feel lonely and misunderstood, when I feel like noone seems to understand (or care) how hard that was and what a sacrifice it was for my whole family. 👋
But, then there are days that I see the growth in it. I see how little things have come together into big things, how community is being built here, how neighborhoods seem to change around us, and how many opportunities we've had to be a Blessing to people we never knew 3 years ago. And I think to myself...what a wonderful world. 🙄
But, seriously...life, mine at least, has a way of surprising you. Of knocking you upside down and bum up, surprising you. Of flipping your reality before your eyes, surprising you. Of punching you in the face right of the blue, surprising you. Of...well, you get the point. Life can hurt, but in a good way in the end, even if not in the moment...once you figure out the why and the who of it all. I feel confident we made the right decision, I know there are things at work I have yet to completely comprehend. So, for now, we continue on, feet up and faith in full-swing.
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So...take the leap. Jump as high as you can muster strength for, and let the tire swing of life catch you!
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Let me know...how have you leaped lately?
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I seem to have a thing about putting creatures on my nose.
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That aside, courage is a funny thing, isn't it? When I volunteered to "hold" this bird-eating tarantula I had no idea the handler was going to lend me his glasses (to prevent tiny tarantula hairs from blinding me) and stick the arachnid on my nose! But once you make a decision to refuse fear...it seems less powerful. And when you take a step in the direction of faith over fear...it seems to vanish altogether. I'd never met this man before, I had no reason to trust him with my safety, but I had already decided to be fearless in the face of the situation, and my trust was in one greater. .
Did you scroll...that beautiful, delicate creature perched on my nose may not be as intimidating as the first to you, but to my then 5-year-old, it was a terrifying thought. While it's true that children can have a seemingly unhealthy "courage" in dangerous situations, most of the time that fearlessness we seem to witness is simply immaturity and ignorance of the potential consequences. Thus why a simple butterfly on the face (or a lifesize costumed character) can instill a flight response.
You see, true fearlessness requires not only wisdom of the situation, but a deep knowledge of a protection greater than the risks. It requires a maturity and discernment of the big picture, balanced with some faithful trust in that promise of protection.
So be fearless...be wise...trust God.
How have you been fearless in 2018?
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